Pooler/Brooklet-Mr. Dewey R. Whitaker, Sr., 87, passed away at his home on Friday, May 18, 2012.
Mr. Dewey was born in Vidalia to the late Charlie Marcus Whitaker and Clora Ann Hall Whitaker. He was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Pooler and a current member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He retired from the GA Ports Authority and served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member and former Worshipful Master of the Richard T. Turner Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by two wives, Evelyn Lee Whitaker and Peggy B. Whitaker.
Survivors include his former wife, Faye Calhoun Anderson; children, Dewey Ray Whitaker, Jr. (Faye L.), Mary A.W. Thompson, Brenda W. Helms (Jack S.) and Debra Woodcock (J. Alan); seven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The visitation was from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, May 21, 2012 at the funeral home.
The funeral to honor Mr. Whitaker's life was at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in the chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Randy Nease officiating. Brenda and Jack Helms provided the music. Burial followed at Gravel Hill Cemetery with military honors and masonic rites observed.
Remembrances may be given to Odyssey Hospice of Statesboro.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel-901 W. Hwy 80-Pooler, GA 31322.